Luau Lead Musician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •At least 2-years' experience in playing the instrument you are hired to play.
• •At least 2-years' experience in a Luau show production or equivalent.
• •Previous guest service experience required.
• •Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian/Polynesian culture, songs and dances.
• •Proven experience in a show production role or equivalent.
• •Must possess high level of technical proficiency and knowledge of playing the instrument you are hired to play.
• •Must be able to work in conjunction with the Luau Stage Manager, Luau Artistic Director, F&B Luau Managers, and Luau staff.
• •Must be able to interact with fellow co-workers, manager/supervisors, guests and others with respect and honesty.
• •Must be able to work cohesively with fellow co-workers and managers/supervisors as part of a team.
• •Must attend all scheduled rehearsals, training, and hotel required meetings.
• •Must have a positive attitude.
• •Must be able to read and write in the English language.
• •Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of management, employees, guest and others in an attentive friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• •Must be able to approach all encounters with management, employees, guest and others in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• •Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by management, employees, guests, and others.
• •Must have excellent decision-making skills and be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• •Must be detail oriented and able to perform job functions with accuracy.
• •Must be able to multitask and prioritize duties and functions according to the Luau Show's needs to meet deadlines.
• •Must be available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the Luau Show including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• •Must be flexible and able to adjust to changes nightly according to the needs of the Luau Show.
• •Must comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• •Must comply with all departmental and company policies.
• •Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• •Must maintain a nice, kind, warm and friendly demeanor, and be an Ambassador of Aloha Spirit at all times.
• •Must show up to work on time, at the start of your scheduled shift ready to work, fully dressed in accordance to the Highgate Hotel standards.
• •Must have the ability to follow directions and take critiques and adjust as necessary.
• •Must be self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
• •Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• •Must maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the Luau Show.
• •Must maintain personal hygiene, appearance and grooming according to the Highgate standards
• •Ability to sit, stand, walk, twist, reach and bend frequently.
• •Frequent repetitive hand, wrist, and body motions.
• •Light to Medium work – Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds of equipment occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• •Must be able to identify technical problems and be able to resolve any issues asap.
• •Must ensure compliance with all local and liquor laws and health and sanitation regulations.
• •Must be a master of the instrument that you are hired to play.
• •Must be able to support and assist in playing other instruments in the Tahitian and Samoan segments in the Luau Show.
• •Must be flexible to learning other techniques to perform the music for each song and dance performed in the Luau Show.